Who was the best server in 2017? Who was the best receiver? Which players were the most improved servers and receivers? This post reviews the standout performances of male players in 2017 using serve/return Elo ratings.

The “resurgence” of Roger Federer has been one of the biggest storylines of the 2017 season. After the end of Federer’s season at the ATP Tour Finals, how does it rank among his past seasons? and what is the best metric for judging season accomplishments?